Bridge Department Manager
About The Position
Michael Baker International has addressed bridge design, construction and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions. Exemplifying its depth and versatility in the bridge space, Michael Baker International has partnered with clients on a full spectrum of bridge types-from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including trusses, arches, box girders and cable-stayed bridges. We’re seeking an experienced Bridge Project Manager to lead structural engineering design and inspection projects for transportation and infrastructure clients across Eastern Pennsylvania, including the Philadelphia and Allentown regions. This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who thrives in both technical oversight and client‑facing responsibilities. This is a key leadership role offering the opportunity to manage complex projects while helping grow and support our regional structural engineering practice. The Bridge Project Manager is responsible for managing projects along with staff of engineering professionals involving design and inspection. The selected candidate will perform technical oversight, staff management, contract management, technical and cost proposal development, project performance and client management for targeted Eastern Pennsylvania (including Philadelphia and Allentown region) area clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 15+ years of bridge design/inspection experience; 5+ years in project management
- Experience with road and rail bridge design, rehabilitation, load rating, and analysis
- Knowledge of bridge inspection practices; PennDOT and CBSI certification a plus
- Pennsylvania PE required within 6 months; neighboring state licensure is a plus
- Project experience with PennDOT, City of Philadelphia, DRPA, and/or SEPTA preferred
- Experience managing multi‑disciplinary projects and multiple concurrent efforts
- Strong foundation in structural engineering principles
- Collaborative leader with strong communication and people skills
- Experience supporting or leading proposal efforts
- Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD and PennDOT design standards
- Experience with Midas, BrD/BrR, and/or CSiBridge a plus
Responsibilities
- Manage bridge and structural engineering projects from planning through delivery
- Lead project performance, schedules, budgets, and contract administration
- Develop technical and cost proposals and support business development efforts
- Support and grow our structural engineering practice serving Eastern PA clients
- Serve as a Task Lead or Project Manager, offering technical guidance to less‑experienced staff
- Participate in client‑based and industry organizations to support strategic growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
